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News A New Trend: Buy Your Health Insurance at the Mall? Under the Affordable Health Care Act, by 2014 as many as 85 million consumers may be shopping for their own health care on government and private exchanges, according to consulting firm Oliver Wyman. Companies like UnitedHealth Care Group and WellPoint are learning to sell insurance to the public the way other companies sell shoes with staff available to explain their policies. Highmark has nine stores, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida has 11, and UnitedHealth has outlets in Manhattan, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles.
Coffee Might Aid Longevity Coffee drinkers might live longer. According to one study, they're less likely to die of heart disease, respiratory disease, stroke, diabetes, infections, and even injuries. Here's why it happens. At Tufts University's Antioxidants Research Center, they say it's possible that polyphenols have a protective effect. They also say that a simple cup of coffee contains a complex mix of biologically active and beneficial compounds, including polyphenols.
The iWatch is Coming Ever since crime fighter Dick Tracy put on his two-way wristwatch radio in 1946, corporations have spent millions of dollars developing experimental wrist -mounted computers. Several companies, such as Casio, Seiko, and Microsoft have come close, and Sony sells a $129 SmartWatch that can be used for email, tweeting, or playing music. In the words of Bloomberg Businessweek, "Into this graveyard of tech empires steps Apple." Its team of about 100 is in late stages of development, and the company hopes to introduce its new smartwatch this fall. It will likely be an iPhone accessory, allowing users to make and receive calls or check map coordinates while leaving the phone in their pockets. Features include a pedometer and possibly a heart monitor. The U.S. patent office says Apple has filed about 79 patent applications since 2001 that include the word wrist. If Apple can get the public to accept the iWatch as a substitute for a conventional timepiece, experts at Oracle Investment Research say they could sell 50 million of them in the first six months.
What’s In Your Travel Bag Beginning on April 25, 2013, airline passengers can carry small pocketknives and some types of sports equipment. Transportation Security Administration Administrator John Pistole announced that the new step would put U.S. restrictions for carry-on items in line with international rules. He also says the TSA's focus is now on what could cause catastrophic damage to the aircraft. Items the TSA now allows: •Knives without a molded grip and with blades that don't lock and are less than 2.36 inches long (6 centimeters). •Novelty-size and toy bats less than 24 inches long and weighing less than 24 ounces. •Billiard cues, ski poles, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks, and two golf clubs as part of carry-on luggage.
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Francis asks: I am thinking of running for office in my community and was considering growing a moustache to make me look more distinguished. I've noticed you've recently grown some facial hair, what are your thoughts? Wino: A moustache does certainly lend a gentleman an air of authority. Your problem lies in the fact that you are not a gentleman but, not to point out the obvious, a lady. But, if you insist on moving forward with this silly charade, please do avoid any type of hormone drugs which encourage hair growth in areas that may surprise you. If you want to be taken serious, I might start with your name. If all else fails, a false moustache may be the only answer. Shelly asks: My husband is really a terrific guy, but we have gotten into a bit of a slump when it comes to our sex life. Whenever he wants to do it he asks me "Hey baby, you want to take care of me?" There's no romance, no foreplay, and then after he has an orgasm he just rolls right over and goes to sleep. I'm desperate to bring some spice back into the bedroom, do you have any advice? Wino: I'm not quite sure I understand what the problem is. Sounds like a pretty healthy sex life to me. Maybe a paper bag?
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LIBRA: Harmony is important to you now, and you can use your innate talent as a negotiator to bring it about. You understand the concept of "getting along" for the present. SCORPIO: Whether the young person is a family member or a co-worker, your truthful communication can make him or her feel special. It doesn't have to be long to be deep. SAGITTARIUS: Sometimes your energy is low and you hardy know where to start. But once you realize how your involvement will get others motivated, you'll see the way. CAPRICORN: Whoa! Think twice about going into debt for something you can do without. New furniture or a set of wheels can wait a while (unless you really need a boost). AQUARIUS: Don't forget Mother's Day. Cement your relationship with a loving attitude, a gift, or a card. Any problem in the past or present should be put behind you. PISCES: Though you are often consumed by your work, you are an idealist who enjoys helping others. Your empathetic tendencies serve you well along the way.
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Hospital regulations require a wheelchair for patients being discharged. But while working as a student nurse, I found one elderly gentleman dressed and sitting on the bed who insisted he didn't need it to leave the hospital. After a chat about rules, he reluctantly let me wheel him to the elevator. On the way down I asked him if his wife was meeting him. "I don't know. She's upstairs in the bathroom changing out of her hospital gown."
Oh to be 6 Again A man saw his wife, looking at herself in the mirror. Since her birthday was not far off, he asked what she'd like to have for her birthday. "I'd like to be six again!" On the big day, he arose early, made her a bowl of Lucky Charms, then took her to Six Flags theme park. He put her on every ride in the park. Five hours later her head was reeling and her stomach felt upside down. He then took her to a McDonald's where he ordered her a Happy Meal and a chocolate shake. Finally they wobbled home and she collapsed into bed exhausted. He leaned over and lovingly asked, "What was it like being six again??" Her eyes slowly opened and her expression changed, "I meant my dress size, you idiot."
Marriage Counseling A couple came for counseling after 25 years of marriage. When asked what the problem was, the wife went on and on: neglect, lack of intimacy, emptiness, loneliness, and feeling unloved. Finally, the therapist walked around his desk, embraced her and kissed her passionately on the mouth.
Are You Smarter Than CHESTER “The Sock Monkey”? 1. Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of which national heritage? a) Spanish b) French c) Brazilian d) American e) Mexican 2. As a holiday, Cinco de Mayo is meant to commemorate... a) The fight for independence b) A national hero c) A historic battle d) The founding of a social movement e) None of the above 3. Is Cinco de Mayo an official federal holiday in Mexico? a) Yes, it is the country's most important holiday b) No, it is an unofficial holiday 4. How do people celebrate Cinco de Mayo? a) Showcase Mexican heritage b) Take part in political rallies and parades c) Reenact the famous Battle of Puebla d) All of the above 5. Which of these cultural holidays (from around the world) most resembled Cinco de Mayo in theme and meanings? a) Chinese New Year b) St. Patrick Day c) Oktoberfest d) Boxing Day e) Victory Day 6. True or False. Cinco de Mayo is also known as Mexico's Independence Day. 7. What does the term "Cinco de Mayo" mean in English? a) Mayan Day b) Celebration of May c) The fifth of May d) Mexican heritage e) None of the above 8. Which of these items is an essential part of Cinco de Mayo celebrations? a) Festive food b) Traditional music c) Ethnic dancing d) All of the above 9. True or False. Singer Herb Alpert recorded a song titled Cinco de Mayo in his hit single Spanish Flea. 10. The famed Battle of Puebla was between Mexican forces and the... a) French b) Spanish c) Americans d) Mayans e) Germans 11. What year was the first Cinco de Mayo's observance? a) 1663 b) 1763 c) 1863 d) 1963 e) Unknown 12. True or False. Cinco de Mayo is a state holiday in California.
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Have you ever seen crumpled money? Have you ever seen a twenty dollar bill all crumpled up?" asked the wife. "No," I said. She gave me a sexy little smile,slowly reached into her cleavage and pulled out a crumpled twenty dollar bill. "Have you ever seen a fifty dollar bill all crumpled up?" she asked."No," I said. She gave me another sexy little smile,seductively reached into her knickers and pulled out a crumpled fifty dollar bill. "Now," she said, "Have you ever seen $30,000 dollars all crumpled up?" "No," I said, intrigued. "Well, go and take a quick look in the garage." First alumni: "You've done very well, I hear you're a millionaire." Second alumni: "Yes, I owe it all to my wife." First: "What were you before?" Second: "A multimillionaire." Moe: "Why were you running up the street?" Joe: "I was trying to stop a fight."
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Another Day on The Course A nun walks into Mother Superior's office and plunks down into a chair. She lets out a sigh heavy with frustration. 'What troubles you, Sister?' asked the Mother Superior .. 'I thought this was the day you spent with your family.'
'It was,' sighed the Sister. 'And I went to play golf with my brother. We try to play golf as often as we can. You know I was quite a talented golfer before I devoted my life to Christ.' 'I seem to recall that,' the Mother Superior agreed. 'So I take it your day of recreation was not relaxing?' 'Far from it,' snorted the Sister. 'In fact, I even took the Lord's name in vain today!' 'Goodness, Sister!' gasped the Mother Superior, astonished. 'You must tell me all about it!' 'Well, we were on the fifth tee...and this hole is a monster, Mother Superior - 540 yard Par 5, with a nasty dog leg left and a hidden green....and I hit the drive of my life. I creamed it. The sweetest swing I ever made. And it's flying straight and true, right along FACEBOOK.COM/WHATSUPXTRAMAGAZINE
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'Oh my!' commiserated the Mother. 'How unfortunate! But surely that didn't make you blaspheme, Sister!' 'No, that wasn't it,' admitted Sister. 'While I was still trying to fathom what had happened, this squirrel runs out of the woods, grabs my ball and runs off down the fairway!' 'Oh, that would have made me blaspheme!' sympathized the Mother. 'But I didn't, Mother!' sobbed the Sister. 'And I was so proud of myself! And while I was pondering whether this was a sign from God, this hawk swoops out of the sky and grabs the squirrel and flies off, with my ball still clutched in his paws!' 'So that's when you cursed,' said the Mother with a knowing smile. 'Nope, that wasn't it either,' cried the Sister, anguished, 'because as the hawk started to fly out of sight, the squirrel started struggling, and the hawk dropped him right there on the green, and the ball popped out of his paws and rolled to about 18 inches from the cup!' Mother Superior sat back in her chair, folded her arms across her chest, fixed the Sister with a baleful stare and said... 'You missed the f**kin' putt, didn't you? 773.213.4597
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Ducks in Heaven Three woman die and go to heaven, when they get there, St. Peter says, 'we only have one rule here in heaven: Don't step on the ducks!' So they enter heaven, and sure enough, there are ducks all over the place. It is almost impossible not to step on a duck, and although they try their best to avoid them, the first woman accidentally steps on one. Along comes St. Peter with the ugliest man she ever saw. St. Peter chains them together and says, 'Your punishment for stepping on a duck is to spend eternity chained to this ugly man!' The next day, the second woman steps accidentally on a duck and along comes St. Peter, who doesn't miss a thing. With him is another extremely ugly man, he chains them together with the same admonishment as for the first woman. The third woman has observed all this and not wanting to be chained for all eternity to an ugly man is very, very careful where she steps. She manages to go months without stepping on any ducks, but one day St. Peter comes up to her with the most handsome man she has ever laid eyes on very tall, long eyelashes, muscular. St. Peter chains them together without saying a word. The happy woman says, 'I wonder what I did to deserve being Chained to you for all of eternity?' The guy says, 'I don't know about you, but I stepped on a duck.
MAY EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDARS Chicago Mayfest May 17 - May 19, 2013
Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday/Sunday 10am-10pm This three day celebration officially kicks off the City of Chicago's festival season. The 17th annual Chicago Mayfest features Chicago's Best Bands, Festival Cuisine, Pretzels and Beer, and a huge array of super cool entertainment kicking off Friday at 5pm with a VIP Party for Everyone. The main stage is located inside a huge tent that is probably the largest constructed in the City and provides a covered arena that is sure to house an awesome party. The overall venue also features our outdoor beer garden and merchant square, where attendees can enjoy a cold beverage while they shop at some of the finest local artisans and merchants booth. This event benefits the Lake View YMCA, Northside Parents Network, and the Festival Foundation. Admission to the festival is only $10.
Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival May 25 - May 26, 2013 Saturday/Sunday Noon-10pm
The 29th annual Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival presented by the Central Lakeview Merchants is considered to be one of the city's premier (and cutting-edge) music fests. The festival reflects the lifestyle of this area, featuring some of the best musical entertainment in Chicago. In addition to music, it also features an exciting mix of fine arts, crafts, fashions and a variety of food and drink. Belmont and Sheffield Streets, in the heart of the Lakeview neighborhood, is a top destination for all that's "happening" in Chicago among Adults 21-44. Many of the city's most popular nightclubs including The Vic, Metro, Cubby Bear, Berlin and Sheffield's set the tone and ambiance that contributes to the area's reputation for hip nightlife. This intersection also a few blocks from legendary Wrigley Field.
Do Division 2013!
May 31 - June 2, 2013 Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday/Sunday Noon-10pm The annual Do-Division Street Fest & Sidewalk Sale rings in Summer Fest Season for a 7th consecutive year. The signature West Town event combines all the best elements of a great Chicago street fest: a rousing live music bill, local independent retailers and artisans, and exciting family fun. The 2013 Fest also features a new 'Do-Fashion' area, helping give the estimated 75,000-plus attendees a taste of what makes Division Street one of the hottest entertainment and cultural corridors in the Midwest! New to Do-Division Street Fest this year is Do-Fashion, a festwithin-a-fest focused exclusively on the latest styles from the Division Street Corridor. The will be a $5 donation requested for admittance.
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Bartender: Maggie
Save More Lounge 4060 N Lincoln Ave
Glascott's 2158 N Halsted St
Signature Drink: Flaming Patty
Signature Drink: Cold Beer & Shot of Jameson
Ingredients: Bailey's, Kahlua, Rumpleminz
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Words of Wisdom: "A cold beer and shot of Jameson a day keeps the doctor away."
Words of Wisdom: "Alchohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says 'love your enemy'."
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Bartender: Jennifer
Wrigleyville North 3900 N Sheridan Rd
Fiesta Cantina 3407 N Clark St
Signature Drink: Gail Bait
Signature Drink: Pancakes
Ingredients: Raspberry, Orange, and Citrus Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Triple Sec, Sweet & Sour, Orange and Cranberry Juice
Ingredients: Crown, Peach Schnapps, Butterscotch Schnapps, Cranberry Juice Words of Wisdom: “A drunk man's words are a sober man's thoughts."
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Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. Melody Beattie, author of Living in the Mystery
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Where are you going tonight?: Lakeview East - Wrigleyville - Southport Bar Celona
3474 N. Clark
773-244-8000
Mullen’s
Bendan’s Pub
3169 N. Broadway
773-929-2929
Murphys Bleachers 3655 N. Sheffield
773-281-5356
Bernie’s
3664 N Clark
773-525-1898
Mystic Celt
3443 N. Southport
773-529-8550
Big City
1010 W. Belmot
773-935-1138
Newport Bar
1344 W Newport
773-325-9111
Blarney Stone
3424 N. Sheffield
773-348-1078
Nick’s Uptown
4015 N Sheridan
773-975-1155
Brew & View
3145 N. Sheffield
773-929-7150
North End
3733 N Halsted
Buck’s Saloon
3439 N. Halsted
773-525-1125
Paddy Long’s
1028 W Diversey
773-348-9711
Clark Street Bar 3040 N. Clark
773-281-6690
Parrots Bar
754 W Wellington
773-281-7878
Coobah
3423 N. Southport
773-528-2220
Piano Bar
3801 N. Clark
773-528-4033
Cubby Bear
1059 W Addison
773-327-1662
Raw Bar & Grill
3720 N Clark St
773-348-7291
Cullen’s Bar
3741 N. Southport
773-975-0600
Rebel Bar
3462 N. Clark
773-348-9084
Dram Shop
3040 N. Broadway
773-549-4401
Redmond’s
3358 N Sheffield
773-404-2151
Fiesta Cantina
3407 N. Clark
773-975-5980
Roadhouse 66
3330 N. Clark
773-525-8166
Friar Tucks
3010 N. Broadway
773-327-5101
Rockit Bar
3700 N.Clark
773-645-4400
Full Shilling
3724 N. Clark
773-248-3330
Rocks
3463 N. Broadway
773-472-0493
Goose Island
3535 N. Clark
773-832-9040
Roscoe’s
3356 N. Halsted
773-281-3355
Higgins Tavern
3259 N. Racine
773-281-7637
Schoolyard
3258 N Southport
773-528-8226
Holiday Club
4000 N. Sheridan
773-348-9600
Schubas Tavern 3159 N Southport
773-525-2508
Irish Oak
3511 N. Clark
Sheffield’s
3258 N Sheffield
773-281-4989
Jack’s Bar
2856 N Southport
773-404-8400
Sidetracks
3349 N. Halsted
773-477-9189
Jacklyn’s Bar
3400 N. Broadway
773-404-5149
Sluggers
3540 N Clark
773-248-0055
Jake’s Pub
2932 N Clark
773-248-3318
Smart Bar
3730 N Clark
773-549-4140
Joe’s On Broadway 3563 N Broadway
773-528-1054
Sopo
3418 N. Southport
773-348-0100
John Barleycorns 3524 N. Clark
773-549-6000
Southport Lanes 3325 N. Southport
773-472-6600
Justin’s
3358 N Southport
773-929-4844
Sports Corner
952 W. Addison
773-929-1441
Kit Kat Lounge
3700 N Halsted
773-525-1111
Take 5 Bar
3747. Southport
773-871-5555
L&L Tavern
3207 N. Clark
773-528-1303
Toon’s
3857 N. Southport
773-935-1919
Little Jim’s
3501 N. Halsted
773-871-6116
Town Hall Pub
3340 N Halsted
773-472-4405
Lucky’s 3
472 N. Clark
773-549-0665
Trace
3714 N. Clark
773-477-3400
Mad River
2909 N. Sheffield
773-935-7500
Trader Todd’s
3216 N Sheffield
773-348-3250
Matilda
3101 N Sheffield
773-883-4400
Vaughans Pub
2917 N. Sheffield
773-281-8188
Matisse
674 W. Diversey
773-528-6670
Vines
3554 N. Clark
773-327-8572
Merkles
3516 N Clark
773-244-1025
Wrigleyville North 3900 N Sheridan
773-929-9543
Metro Smart Bar 3730 N Clark
773-549-4140
Yak-Zies Bar
773-525-9200
Monsignor Murphys
773-348-7285
3019 N. Broadway
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Lincoln Park & Old Town Augie's
1721 W. Wrightwood
773-296-0018
McGinny's Tap
313 W. North
773-943-5228
Bird's Nest
2500 N. Southport
773-472-1502
Mickey's
2450 N. Clark
773-435-0007
Blue's
2519 N. Halsted
773-525-8317
O' Brien's
1528 N. Wells
312-787-3131
Burton's Place
1447 N. Wells
773-664-4699
Old Town Ale
219 W. North
773-944-7020
Burwood Tap
7242 W. Wrightwood
773-525-2593
Old Town Pub
1339 N. Wells
773-266-6789
Clybar
417 N. Clybourn
773-388-1877
O'Malley's West 2249 N. Lincoln
773-935-2719
Corcoran's
1615 N. Wells
773-440-0885
Orso's
1401 N. Wells
773-787-6604
Delilah's
2771 N. Lincoln
773-472-2771
Ravens
2326 N. Clark
773-348-1774
Duffy's
422 W. Diversey
773-549-9090
River Shannon
425 W. Armitage
773-944-5087
Durkin's
810 W. Diversey
773-525-2515
Rocks
1301 W. Schubert
773-472-7728
Elbo Room
2817 N. Lincoln
773-549-5549
Saluki Bar
1208 N. Wells
773-274-1824
Field House Pub 2455 N. Clark
773-348-6489
Suite Lounge
1446 N. Wells
773-787-6106
Four Farthings
2060 N. Cleveland
773-935-2060
The Apartment
2251 N. Lincoln
773-348-5100
Frank's
2503 N. Clark
773-549-2700
The Local Option 1102 W. Webster
773-348-2008
Galway Arms
2442 N. Clark
773-472-5555
The Other Side
2436 N. Clark
773-525-8238
Gamekeepers
345 W. Armitage
773-549-0400
Tin Lizzie
2483 N. Clark
773-549-1132
Glascott's
2158 N. Halsted
773-281-1205
Tonic Room
2447 N. Halsted
773-248-8400
Goose Island
1800 N. Clybourn
773-915-0071
Weeds
1555 N. Dayton
312-943-7815
Halligan's Pub
2274 N. Lincoln
773-472-7940
Wellingtons
1300 W. Wellington
773-528-0654
Halsted Harp
2138 N. Halsted
773-348-3665
Wise Fools Pub 2270 N. Lincoln
773-929-1300
Hidden Shamrock 2732 N. Lincoln
773-883-0304
Witts
773-528-7032
Irish Eyes
773-348-9548
Wrightwood Tap 1059 W. Wrightwood
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Joe's Sports Bar 940 W. Weed
773-337-3486
John Barleycorn 2300 N. Lincoln
773-348-8899
John's Place
1200 W. Webster
773-525-6670
Kelly's Pub
949 W. Webster
773-281-0656
Kendall's Pub
2263 N. Lincoln
773-348-7200
Kincade's
950 W. Armitage
773-348-0010
Kingston Mines
2548 N. Halsted
773-477-4646
Lincoln Station
2432 N. Lincoln
773-472-8100
Lincoln Tap
3010 N. Lincoln
773-868-0060
Lion Head Pub
2251 N. Lincoln
773-348-5100
Max Bar
2247 N. Lincoln
773-549-5884
McGee's
950 W. Webster
773-549-8200
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Where are you going tonight?: Northwest Babe’s
4416 N. Milwaukee
773-545-3137
Paddy Macks
4157 N. Pulaski
773-279-9300
Bill’s Pub
4104 N. Pulaski
773-202-0020
Rabbits
4945 W Foster
773-736-5766
Brigadoon
5748 W Lawrence
773.777.2403
Roman’s
6448 N. Milwaukee
773-467-9827
Cabaret Lounge 6101 W. Montrose
773-736-2337
Sidekicks
4424 W Montrose
773-545-6212
Casual Tap
5924 W Montrose
773-283-9490
Six Penny Bit
5800 W. Montrose
773-545-2033
Charlotte’s Bar
6000 W Gunnison
773-775-3616
Thatch Pub
5707 N. Milwaukee
773-763-8179
Club Belmont
7844 W. Belmont
773-598-2808
Three Counties
5856 N. Milwaukee
773-631-3351
Di’s Den
5100 W Irving Park
773-736-7170
Tommy’s
6954 W Higgins
773-631-4451
Dugan’s
6051 N. Milwaukee
773-467-5555
Trinity Pub
5943 N. Northwest
773-763-0095
Edison Park Inn 6713 N. Olmsted
773-775-1404
Vaughan’s Pub
5485 Northwest
773-631-9206
Emerald Isle Pub 2537 W Peterson
773-561-6674
Windsor Tavern
4530 N. Milwaukee
773-736-3400
Fantasy Lounge 4400 N Elston
773-685-8083
Zachary’s
5368 N Milwaukee
773-792-0933
Filonek’s
6213 N. Milwaukee
773-775-5010
Galvin’s Public
5901 W Lawrence
773-205-0570
Gladstone’s
5734 N. Milwaukee
773-763-3385
Ham Tree Inn
5333 N. Milwaukee
773-792-2072
Harry’s On Elston 5943 N. Elston
773-774-4166
Harwood Bar
6438 W. Montrose
708-867-7781
Hops N Barley
4359 N Milwaukee
773-286-7415
Jet’s Public Hou 6148 N. Milwaukee
773-775-7587
Jimmy Macks
5581 N. Northwest
773-631-1466
Joe E’s Lounge
4206 W Irving Park
773-283-3422
Landmark Pub
5135 N. Oriole
773-867-6533
Lasko’s
5525 N Milwaukee
773-774-9800
Lizard Lounge
3058 W. Irving Park
773-463-7599
Margaret’s
5134 W. Irving Park
773-685-4493
Mary’s Place
6300 N. Milwaukee
773-775-7587
MCM Pub
3906 N. Cicero
773-736-2644
McNamaras
4328 W Irving Park
773-725-1800
Mo Dailey’s
6070 N. Northwest Hwy
773-774-6121
Moretti’s
6727 N. Olmsted
773-631-1223
Mrs. O’Leary’s
4368 N. Milwaukee
773-427-7300
Mug Shots
7718 W. Addison
773-625-8466
Murrays
5522 N Elston
773-774-3466
Night Caps
5007 W Irving Park
773-282-8654
Nil’s Tap
5734 N. Elston
773-594-1288
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Lakeview West/ Roscoe Village / North-Center / Lincoln Square / Albany Park / Ravenswood Andersonvile 240 Lounge
3948 W. Lawrence
773-267-0474
Huetten Bar
4721 N. Lincoln
773-561-2507
42 Latitude
3341 N Western
773-910-1473
Jury's
4337 N. Lincoln
773-935-2255
Abbey Pub
3420 W. Grace
773-478-4408
Katerina's
1902 W. Irving
773-348-7592
Atlantic Bar
5062 N. Lincoln
773-506-7090
Keenan O' Reilly's 3916 N. Ashland
773-857-3800
Bad Dog
4535 N. Lincoln
773-334-4040
Leadway Bar
5233 N. Damen
773-728-2663
Big Joe’s
1818 W Foster
773-784-8755
Long Room
1612 W. Irving
773-665-4500
Black Rock
3614 N. Damen
773-348-4044
Margie's Pub
4145 N. Lincoln
773-477-1644
Brendan’s Too
3135 W. Montrose
773-463-2771
Mulligan's
2000 W. Roscoe
773-549-4225
Brownstone
3937 N. Lincoln
773-528-3700
Mutiny
2428 N. Western
773-486-7774
Carol’s Pub
4659 N Clark
773-334-2402
Oakwood 83
1969 W. Montrose
773-327-2785
Celtic Crown
4301 N. Western
773-588-1110
O'Donovan's
2100 W. Irving
773-478-2100
Chicago Joe's
2256 W. Irving
773-478-7000
O'Lanagan
2335 W. Montrose
773-583-2252
Chief O'Neills
3471 N. Elston
773-583-3066
Rail Bar
4709 N Damen
773-878-9400
Christina's Place 3759 N. Kedzie
773-463-1768
Richochet's
4644 N. Lincoln
773-271-3127
Claddagh Ring
773-271-4794
Riverview
1958 W. Roscoe
773-871-1200
Cody's Public House 1658 W. Barry
773-528-4050
Roscoe Villiage Pub 2159 W. Addison
773-472-6160
Daily's Bar
4560 N. Lincoln
773-561-6198
Save More Lounge 4060 N. Lincoln
773-281-1444
Farraguts
5240 N Clark
773-728-4903
Side Street
1456 W. George
773-327-1127
Finley Dunnes
3458 N. Lincoln
773-477-7311
Silvie's
1902 W. Irving
773-871-6239
Fizz
3220 N. Lincoln
773-348-6000
Small Bar
2956 N. Albany
773-509-9888
Foley's
1841 W. Irving
773-929-1210
Stadium West
3188 N. Elston
773-866-2450
Four Moon
1847 W. Roscoe
773-929-6666
Ten Cat Tavern
3931 N. Ashland
773-935-5377
Four Shadows
2758 N. Ashland
773-248-9160
The Temple
3001 N. Ashland
773-248-0990
Four Trey's Pub 3333 N. Damen
773-549-8845
Uptown Lounge 1136 W. Lawrence
773-878-1136
Fuller's Pub
3203 W. Irving
773-478-8060
Villiage Tap
2055 W. Roscoe
773-883-0817
Gio’s
4857 N. Damen
773-334-0345
Waterhouse
3407 N. Paulina
773-871-1200
Hidden Cove
5336 N. Lincoln
773-275-3955
Wild Goose
4265 N. Lincoln
773-281-7112
Hidden Cove
5338 N. Lincoln
773-275-6711
Windy City Inn
2257 W. Irving
773-588-7088
Horseshoe
4115 N. Lincoln
773-248-1366
2306 W. Foster
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The Waiter By Rob Christiansen
The waiter was modest. He had things to be modest about, including a résumé with more holes in it than in a slice of Swiss cheese. His résumé should have tasted like chocolate since he “fudged” employment dates. He’d crumple up his résumé and chomp on it, but it never really did taste like chocolate…or cheese.
His last dismissal was over a report he emailed to a broker no longer named on the distribution list. He should have read the updated account instructions. His boss described the email as a “security breach,” but his boss was superparanoid and shredded everything, including Shredded Wheat he tore to shreds for breakfast at his desk on cold winter mornings. Instead of looking for a new job, the waiter stopped paying rent and sold all his crap on eBay. He would damn sure avoid paying movers or 1-800-Got Junk? ® to take his furniture, TVs and stuff. He was notified he was being evicted, and he waited that out, even though he wasn’t yet officially known as the waiter. He waited until the bell tolled for him and then sprang forth, born again though still not the waiter. He found a tiny studio and paid six months’ rent up front with cash. All he brought were some clothes, his iPhone and a towel. He went out that night to a bar with his new, smoking-hot, next door neighbor. They stumbled, drunk, into Walgreens for toothpaste and she asked him if he could wait for a package for her in the morning. He knocked on her door at 7:30 a.m., but she wouldn’t leave until 9:30…although she should have left at 7:30. Her package arrived at 10 and he received it and put it on her disheveled sofa bed. They put the “hell” in “dishevel,” but it felt like heaven. Back in his studio, the idea struck. Not to be a gigolo, but to be the waiter. He metaphorically slammed closed the book he was reading, because it was only a paperback. A slogan came to mind: “If it takes forever I will wait for you.” It was from an old song, so he wasn’t concerned with asking permission to use it. He got licensed and bonded. He breathed a sigh of relief, although deep down he knew that “public urination” makes a comedy record, not a criminal record, and that a “Five-day” notice doesn’t mean anything if you skip out before the sixth day. He had business cards made. Holding one, he didn’t know if he was impressed more by his slogan or the words, “licensed and bonded.” The phrase converted the material to a palpable, rich, texture, and although the card came from common stock, it felt like Corinthian leather in his hand. When he closed his eyes he was certain he smelled that new card smell.
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He was up and…waiting. His burgeoning career taught him about life past his nose and past his babalicious neighbor, Gina, who lived perhaps three feet away. He waited for a piano tuner one morning in a building down the street. When he opened the apartment door, there stood a blind female piano tuner and her driver. He was cured of two preconceived notions: In his little world, piano tuners always were males who could see. He gave her driver the check when the tuning was completed. The driver told him that the piano tuner, a Southerner, had learned her craft at a school for the blind in Talladega. The information more than lapped the waiter’s previous knowledge of Talladega. He made judgment calls. A client was getting cable TV in a revitalized “man cave.” The Comcast technician wanted to drill a hole in the middle of a wall. The waiter asked if it was necessary to drill four feet above the floor. Comcast explained that since it’s the basement it was necessary. The waiter thought for a second and said, “All right. You can drill the hole. But don’t f**k up my wall. I’m watching.” Someone else thought their Larson storm door had to be removed and replaced. The screen had ripped and was now gone. Plastic bags from dry cleaner garments dutifully filled the space in the frame where the screen had been. 3M brand 2”-wide clear tape held fast the bags both in- and outside the door. The glass had shattered in a lower frame while the client initially tried to replace the screen. The client said his knee must have hit the glass, but he wasn’t sure. Alone in the condo, the waiter examined the door and called Crafty Beaver to cancel the appointment. The waiter tore the plastic bags out of the top frame and removed both frames, taking one to a neighborhood screen shop and the other to a neighborhood glass store. He took the refurbished frames back and installed them in the door. A plumber fixed someone’s toilet and then unexpectedly walked ahead of the waiter, through the winding condo, as though he’d been there before, and flushed the other toilet. His client had not mentioned the half-bathroom. The plumber was trying to dupe the waiter. The handle was stuck but the toilet wasn’t broken and the plumber was already privy to this information but the condo owner was unconcerned. Arriving at this conclusion purely by intuition, the waiter said, “Give me your bill. I’m not paying you for the half hour you were gone for supplies. You should always have them.” Business improved and the waiter needed a “wait staff.” Licensing and bonding requirements apparently were deal-breakers, so he simply hired nice-looking people he met in bars who enjoyed talking to him. He hired Gina part time, since she already had a job but said she wanted to work for him. He considered himself a pretty good judge of character and was never disappointed. He learned that people didn’t mind waiting—as long as they were being paid. 773.213.4597
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Book Review
Women Forge Their Own Work Styles It's one of the most popular business books of the year. You may have seen the author interviewed on television or seen one of several reviews published in newspapers.
Written by Facebook chief operating officer, Sheryl Sandberg, Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead, is the tech icon's "feminist manifesto," one she hopes will end a 10-year stall for top women and erase stereotypes. Perhaps incidentally, the book comes out in the 50th anniversary year of Betty Friedan's book, The Feminine Mystique. Sandberg works directly under Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. She is highly respected in Silicon Valley, and she's very direct about the state of American women in upper management. Though some critics have called her an elitist whose advice is not relevant to most women, some of her advice is pertinent to everyone. She advises women to stop trying to "have it all." Being a working parent means making adjustments, compromises, and sacrifices every day. During her first weeks at Facebook, for example, she followed Zuckerberg's practice of working into the night. But she missed many dinners with her kids and decided to leave at 5:30 every day, no matter what important work she wanted to do. She learned that she could, and her work didn't suffer. She believes that when women excel, both men and women will
say that she's not as well liked as her peers and that she's too aggressive or not a team player, while men who behave in the same way are considered to be good leaders. In one case, a Facebook manager received feedback that a woman was too aggressive. He went to the people who gave that feedback and asked point-blank, "If a man had done those same things, would you have considered him too aggressive?" They each said no.
Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg, Doubleday Publishing, $24.95 in bookstores.
Bring It Home Blackhawks The Blackhawks have been my favorite hockey team since I’ve been young. There have been many lean years in the time I’ve loved them, and a couple of really great years. This year seems to be one of the greatest I’ve ever been a part of! 2010 and winning the Stanley Cup was nothing like I’d ever experienced, but the beginning of this year felt a By Gail Freis lot like that year, but better. Maybe because it’s been a few years since I’ve experienced the high that comes with such an incredible feat such as winning the hardest championship in sports. However, even though this year has that same special feeling we all had on our way through the season and up to the Cup win, it feels different. They all have the same dedication, gel with each other and hunger for wins, but there seems to be something more happening. I love the fights, the hard hits and the spectacular way that we score goals. With players like Patrick Kane and Marion Hossa on our team, how can you not be amazed? That is not to slight the other members of our four lines that have all contributed to this seasons highlights. There have been 13 players that have scored the game winning goal in our
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legendary start to this season, Patrick Kane has a +10 which is hard enough to do when you are the only person on your team scoring goals let alone when most players on the team have scored at least one in what have been mostly low scoring games to start the season. Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews have both started playing a more physical game. Car Bomb, The Rat and Hoss have gotten over very serious injuries stemming from last year and barely escaped a few potential season ending hits. The rookies Shawzer and Saad are killing it on goals, hits, assists and passing. Hjalmarsson has maintained his ruthless blocking of potential goals by opposing teams, and Crawford and Emery have become a goaltending duo that is unlikely considering their past stats and especially with Emery’s hip surgeries which were supposed to end his career. Instead, he’s made an NHL record with 11 wins to start a season, and Crawford has made saves that end up in the reels almost every game night! Every player on this team is making a contribution every game. Unlike the last few years, it seems that these players are hungry again, and ready to do whatever it takes to win each and every game. With a shortened season, each game has more importance than a full seasons regular games, but these Blackhawks are playing like they are in a playoff game every night of the week. Now that the streak is over, the team can finally take a breath. 21-0-3 is a team record, and NHL record, and has even gotten ESPN to mention the Blackhawks on their programs!! Since they usually only give us enough time for a headline, and that’s only if it’s a really huge story, like Torres’ hit on Hossa last year during the playoffs, it must mean that this team is more than just on a streak.
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